Automatic industrial sewing machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $7.5 million (628 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.5M | 628 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 347 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 109 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 179 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 26 t |
Where Kenya imports automatic industrial sewing machines from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 91% |
| Taiwan | $196K | 2.6% |
| India | $156K | 2.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $135K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $129K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.6% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, close to the world average of $11.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic industrial sewing machines exports from Kenya
Exports of automatic industrial sewing machines by Kenya reached $878 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $873K | 100% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya automatic industrial sewing machines imports (HS 8452.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8452.21: Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic industrial sewing machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 628 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic industrial sewing machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic industrial sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic industrial sewing machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 395%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export automatic industrial sewing machines?
Yes. Kenya exported $878 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Malawi and Sri Lanka. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines?
The HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines is subheading 8452.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
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